American Sign Language Interpreter Service IFB #C15-29802

The California Department of Rehabilitation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #C15-29802) for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services covering its District and Branch Offices in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. The procurement seeks qualified interpreters to provide in-person ASL interpretation for department employees during meetings, conferences, and training sessions. All interpreters must hold current RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) and/or RID-NAD certification. The bid submission deadline is April 15, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award date of April 27, 2016. The contract term will run from June 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest Interpreter Standard Rate, with bidders required to provide all-inclusive hourly rates that cover interpreting services, mileage, parking, and tolls. Rates must be specified for standard, emergency, and overtime services.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions, featuring a 5% Small Business preference and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal. Contractors must demonstrate proof of current insurance with liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for both Commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation. The anticipated budget for this contract is $75,000, covering ASL interpretation services across six identified office locations, including the main San Francisco District Office at 455 Golden Gate, Suite 7727, and branch offices in Foster City, San Bruno, Menlo Park, and Novato. These locations are subject to potential changes. Potential bidders must carefully review the requirements, ensuring they can meet the certification, insurance, and service delivery standards outlined in the IFB document to be considered for contract award.